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About us

Leeds Cycling Campaign is a group of people in the Leeds area who want to make things a whole lot better for cycling. Leeds falls behind many other UK cities in terms of cycle facilities, and the proportion of the people who consider cycling a viable option for getting about is low. Cycling on Leeds' roads is seen as dangerous - because of poor road surfaces, unhelpful road layout, poorly maintained facilities etc. All this needs to change.

According to our Constitution, Leeds Cycling Campaign exists:

to promote cycling in the Leeds area

to make Leeds a ‘better place in which to cycle’.

to encourage all cyclists to cycle with consideration for other people, and to follow National Standards for cycling

Regular input on road schemes, cycle facilities and strategic areas through discussions with Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire integrated transport authority (Metro) and meetings like the Cycling Consultation Forum

Organising regular rides for all experience levels, meetings, and events for members

Lobbying elected representatives about specific issues, in order to ensure the views of cyclists are heard.

Giving weight of numbers to back up individuals campaigning on local issues.

Conducting rides around Leeds in order to try out existing facilities and highlight where they need improving.

Working with other organisations - local and national - to promote cycling and work towards a better environment for cycling